Using a constant time delay procedure to teach aquatic play skills to children with autism

Yilmaz I., Birkan B., Konukman F., Erkan M.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, cilt.40, sa.2, ss.171-182, 2005 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.171-182
  • Anadolu Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Effects of a constant time delay procedure on aquatic play skills of children with autism was investigated. A single subject multiple probe model across behaviors with probe conditions was used. Participants were four boys, 7-9 years old. Data were collected over a 10-week period using the single opportunity method as an intervention. Results revealed that all subjects increased, their correct target skills significantly during intervention. In addition, subjects maintained their successful play skills during first, second and forth week of maintenance phases. Results showed that constant time delay was an effective way of increasing and maintaining aquatic play skills of children with autism.